Author: Damian Brindle
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Sharing Resources with Your Neighbors During an Emergency
As you well know, emergencies can strike without warning, leaving communities grappling with limited resources and overwhelming challenges. Whether it’s a natural disaster, power outage, or worse, the strength of a community often lies in its ability to come together and support one another. Sharing resources with your neighbors during such times can make a…
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12 Food Storage Myths Debunked
I should hope that most of this information is common sense as a prepper, but it never hurts to go over again. In this video, they discuss best by dates, long-term food storage considerations, why commercial long-term foods aren’t the best choice, botulism (and why it’s not as much of a concern as most people…
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Surviving the Collapse When You’re Old and Worn Out
Old age is certainly catching up to me these days. I’m closing in on 50, and feeling like my “best days” physically are behind me. From back problems to other issues, it’s no fun getting older. Worse, my father-in-law keeps telling me it keeps getting more entertaining. I’m not looking forward to it. But then…
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Helping Children Cope After Disaster
Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can have a profound impact on everyone involved, especially children. Unlike adults, children often lack the coping mechanisms and emotional maturity needed to process traumatic events effectively. As a result, they may experience a range of emotional and psychological challenges that can affect their well-being long after the immediate danger…
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Freeze-Dried Cherry Tomatoes
I’m surprised that I haven’t yet freeze-dried tomatoes from our garden. The last time I did this, it seems I purchased them from the store. Well, now that we have tomatoes in our garden and, worse, we didn’t sell very many at our local Farmer’s Market, my wife encouraged me to freeze-dry them. I started…
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7 DIY Home Repairs After an Emergency
Being prepared to handle basic home repairs yourself can make a big difference in ensuring your family’s safety and comfort after a disaster strikes. This blog post will cover the most likely types of disasters that could cause damage to your home, repairs you can handle yourself, when to call a professional, essential tools you…
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“Sorry, Cash Only!”
I assume by now that you’ve heard about the software update from Crowdstrike that nearly caused a global computer meltdown for all Microsoft platforms? Alright, I might be overstating that a bit, and I’m sure there are details I’m fully unaware of, but it sort of felt like a big deal, especially when I was…
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Freeze-Dried Lunchbox Peppers
I know I haven’t posted in quite a while about my freeze-drying adventures. It’s not that I haven’t been freeze-drying food, but that I haven’t found anything new or interesting to share … until today. At least, my wife suggested I freeze-dry some of our lunchbox peppers we’ve been growing in the garden: Now, I…
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8 Critical Summer Challenges for Off-Grid Preppers
Living off-grid is a dream for many preppers, but summer brings unique challenges that demand attention. From the threat of cabin fires to composting toilet issues, taking swift action is crucial. Here are eight challenges off-grid preppers face during the summer months. We’ll explore actionable solutions to keep your homestead safe and comfortable. 1. How…